Molecular Biology and Genetics Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI094

Course Name:

Research Methods

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. AYLİN KERİME BİBERCİ

Course Lecturer(s):

HİLAL ÇAKAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In the context of the importance of scientific method in the modern world, providing the necessary information about the stages and types of scientific research, making it easier to make sense of scientific writings in terms of linguistic, formal and contextual, and to enable them to solve problems or make researches and report related to the field of study.
Course Content:	Definition of Science, Basic Concepts, Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collecting Methods, Research Process, Measuring and Scaling, Sampling, Data Analysis, Research Proposal, Ethic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1. Define the concepts of scientific research
2) 2. List the stages of scientific research.
3) 3. Identify appropriate research methods and techniques for specific issues or problems
4) 4. Develops comments and suggestions in the context of the findings of the research
5) 5. Reports his research with the steps of scientific method and general pass writing rules

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is Science?	-
2)	Bilimsel Araştırmalar ile ilgili Temel Kavramlar	-
3)	Research Process and Data Collection	-
4)	Data collection techniques-Quantitative	-
5)	Data collection techniques-Qualitative	-
6)	Measuring and Scaling	-
7)	Sampling	-
8)	MIDTERM EXAM	-
9)	Reliability and validity concepts	-
10)	Quantitative Data Analysis	-
11)	Qualitative Data Analysis	-
12)	Research Proposal, Literature Review	-
13)	Preparation of research report	-
14)	Ethical principles in scientific research	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bulunmamaktadır.
References:	Creswell. J.W. (2016). Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri: Selçuk Beşir Demir. Kurtuluş, K. (2010). Araştırma Yöntemleri. Türkmen Kitapevi. Kıncal, R.Y. (2015). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Possess the theoretical knowledge on biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics which will form the basis of molecular biology and genetics.
2) Explain biology at the molecular level.
3) Establish the relation of molecular biology with other sciences, uses time effectively by combining relevant knowledge with another field.
4) Possess the knowledge and skills required in the field.
5) Act in accordance with scientific ethics rules.
6) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
7) Possess the knowledge and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to the field.
8) Gain a perspective to integrate the acquired knowledge in the field with the needs of health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment and industry.
9) Possess the biology knowledge at system level.
10) Possess the knowledge and skills to evaluate biology from an evolutionary point of view.
11) Possess the knowledge and skills of working individually, preparing projects, conducting written and oral presentations.
12) Use at least one foreign language at a minimum level of B1 in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
13) Possess to identify social problems and create solutions in interdisciplinary cooperation or becomes a part of the solution.
14) Respect to social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possess the theoretical knowledge on biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics which will form the basis of molecular biology and genetics.
2)	Explain biology at the molecular level.
3)	Establish the relation of molecular biology with other sciences, uses time effectively by combining relevant knowledge with another field.
4)	Possess the knowledge and skills required in the field.
5)	Act in accordance with scientific ethics rules.
6)	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
7)	Possess the knowledge and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to the field.
8)	Gain a perspective to integrate the acquired knowledge in the field with the needs of health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment and industry.
9)	Possess the biology knowledge at system level.
10)	Possess the knowledge and skills to evaluate biology from an evolutionary point of view.
11)	Possess the knowledge and skills of working individually, preparing projects, conducting written and oral presentations.
12)	Use at least one foreign language at a minimum level of B1 in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
13)	Possess to identify social problems and create solutions in interdisciplinary cooperation or becomes a part of the solution.
14)	Respect to social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in scientific and professional activities.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	13	13
Midterms	4	31
Final	4	31
Total Workload		117